If you are an existing member and your password is not working or has expired clickhere

enter your email address then click on "Forgot password"

If this is your first visit, be sure to
check out the FAQ by clicking the
link above. You may have to register
before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages,
select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below.

If you have questions please use the Contact Page for a personal response

If you wish to contribute to our discussions then please consider joining the club - its a mere £15 per year and worth every penny!

Peter Thinking about KEX, is that the best idea for bonnet sides, bonnet, and doors ? I wonder if it will have a uniform look over the whole panel ? How long does the lacquered finish last ? Sorry Mike, I don't mean to hijack your thread Rgds DC

Ah yes the new project! The clear lacquer that I used on my bike lasted well out in all weathers, as it was a cellulose aerosol after all so similar to body paint. I think the matt finish of the scotchbrite gave the lacquer a good key as without primer you would perhaps expect it to flake off. It was not on a large area like a body panel but the scotchbrite application would need to be consistent to get a good finish. Why not try a test piece and see what it looks like? Peter.

One of the members of my local Kit Car Club who lives near Salisbury, has a car with a stainless body and he did uniform swirls on it and it certainly looks good. I know aluminium is softer and as Peter says needs a lacquer to protect it. David.